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1. A method of using a network to control a power generating and management system, the method comprising: using a server on the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power generating and management system, wherein the generator controller is configured to operate a generator that produces power; and using the network to exchange communications between the server and the generator controller in order to permit the generator controller to control other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system, wherein the server provides updated programming for the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system to the generator controller, wherein the generator controller provides the updated programming for the other electronic components to the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system.
A system for controlling a power generator and management system using a network involves a server accessing a generator controller, which operates a power generator. The server and generator controller exchange data via the network, allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components. The server provides updated software to these components through the generator controller. Thus, the generator controller receives the update and then propagates it to the other electronic components, such as transfer switches or load controllers.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the other electronic components includes an automatic transfer switch.
The power generating and management system from the previous description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, includes an automatic transfer switch as one of the electronic components controlled by the generator controller. The generator controller sends commands and receives status updates from the automatic transfer switch to manage power source transitions.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the other electronic components includes a load control module.
The power generating and management system from the first description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, includes a load control module as one of the electronic components controlled by the generator controller. The generator controller can shed or add electrical loads based on system conditions by controlling the load control module.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the other electronic components includes sensor inputs and power switching outputs.
The power generating and management system from the first description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, includes sensor inputs (measuring voltage, current, temperature, etc.) and power switching outputs (relays, transistors, etc.) as electronic components controlled by the generator controller.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a server on the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power management system includes connecting to the server with an electronic device.
The power generating and management system from the first description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, involves accessing the server with an electronic device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone). This device connects to the server to monitor and control the generator and related systems.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a server on the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power generating and management system includes maintaining a connection between the server and the generator controller.
The power generating and management system from the first description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, maintains a continuous connection between the server and the generator controller. This persistent connection allows for real-time monitoring and control of the power system.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a server on the network to access the generator controller includes gathering data on the server from the generator controller relating to the operation of the other electronic components in the power generating and management system.
The power generating and management system from the first description, where a server and generator controller exchange data allowing the generator controller to manage other electronic components, gathers data on the server from the generator controller related to the operation of the other electronic components. This data includes status, performance metrics, and sensor readings collected from the system.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein using a server on the network to access the generator controller includes using the generator controller to schedule operations within the power generating and management system based on the data gathered on the server.
The power generating and management system from the previous description involving data collection from the generator controller, uses the generator controller to schedule operations within the power management system based on the data gathered on the server. This means the controller makes decisions to turn things on or off based on the overall state of the power generating system.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein using the generator controller to schedule operations within the power generating and management system based on the data gathered on the server includes storing timing parameters within the server relating to operation of the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system and using the generator controller to operate the other electronic components utilizing the timing parameters.
This method describes using a network to manage a power generation system. A server on the network connects to a generator controller, which operates a power generator. Through this network connection, the server and generator controller exchange communications, allowing the generator controller to control other electronic components within the power system. The server can also send updated programming for these electronic components to the generator controller, which then distributes it to the components. Additionally, the server gathers data from the generator controller about how these other electronic components are operating. Based on this collected data, the generator controller schedules operations within the power system. Specifically, this involves the server storing timing parameters that define how the other electronic components should function. The generator controller then uses these stored timing parameters to operate and control those electronic components accordingly.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein using the generator controller to schedule operations within the power generating and management system includes activating at least one of the electronic components within the power generating and management system.
The power generating and management system from the description outlining operations scheduling using a generator controller, activates at least one of the electronic components within the power generating and management system, enabling it or changing its state based on the scheduled operations. For example, it will switch on a backup generator.
11. The method of claim 8 , wherein using the generator controller to schedule operations within the power generating and management system includes collecting sensor data from at least one of the electronic components within the power generating and management system.
The power generating and management system from the description outlining operations scheduling using a generator controller, collects sensor data from at least one of the electronic components within the power generating and management system. This allows for monitoring system performance and making decisions based on real-time conditions like voltage levels or temperature readings.
12. A method of using a network to control a power generating and management system, the method comprising: using a server on the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power generating and management system, wherein the generator controller is configured to operate a generator that produces power; using the network to update programming on the generator controller that is received from the server; and using the generator controller to control other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system using the updated programming; and using an electronic device to exchange data with a server on the network such that the server receives updated programming for the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system from the electronic device, and the server provides the updated programming for the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system to the generator controller, wherein the generator controller provides the updated programming for the other electronic components to the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system.
A system for controlling a power generator and management system involves using a server to access a generator controller. The generator controller operates a power generator. The system updates the generator controller's software over the network from the server. The generator controller uses this updated software to manage other electronic components. An electronic device exchanges data with the server to provide updated software for the other electronic components. The server then provides this software to the generator controller, which distributes it to the other components.
13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising using an electronic device to exchange data with a server on the network such that the server receives the updated programming for the generator controller from the electronic device and the server provides the updated programming to the generator controller.
The power generating and management system with software updates from the previous description uses an electronic device to send updated software for the generator controller to a server. The server then sends this software update to the generator controller, which programs its own firmware, completing a full remote software update process.
14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising collecting data with the electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system and providing the data to the generator controller, wherein the updated programming on the generator controller operates the power generating and management system based on the data.
The power generating and management system from the previous software update description, collects data from the electronic components in the system, which is then sent to the generator controller. The updated software on the generator controller uses this data to make operational decisions. For instance, the generator controller can manage power distribution based on data received from connected sensors and devices.
15. The method of claim 12 , further comprising collecting data with the electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system, wherein the updated programming on the electronic components that was received from the generator controller operates the electronic components based on the data.
The power generating and management system from the earlier software update description, collects data from the electronic components. The components then use the software updates they received from the generator controller to operate themselves based on the collected data. This allows the devices to operate autonomously based on sensor inputs and new rules.
16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the other electronic components include at least one of an automatic transfer switch, a load control module and sensor inputs and power switching outputs.
In the power generating and management system with the software update process, the "other electronic components" that receive updates and are controlled include one or more of an automatic transfer switch, a load control module, sensor inputs, and power switching outputs. These modules work in conjunction with the generator controller to manage the overall system.
17. A method of using a network to control a power generating and management system, the method comprising: using a server on the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power generating and management system, wherein the generator controller is configured to operate a generator that produces power; and using the network to synchronize a server clock with a generator controller clock; and using the generator controller clock to synchronize the generator controller clock with a clock in at least some of the other electronic components that are part of the power generating and management system.
A system controls a power generator and management system through a network by synchronizing a server's clock with the generator controller's clock. The generator controller then synchronizes its clock with clocks in other electronic components. This ensures consistent timing across the entire system for coordinated operations.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein synchronizing a server clock with a generator controller clock includes using the network to set the server clock.
The time synchronization process in the power generating and management system from the previous description, where a server clock is synchronized with the generator controller clock, sets the server clock using the network. This sets a common, accurate, time source to manage the system.
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December 12, 2017
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